The global landscape of self-employed persons in food and beverage service activities exhibited mixed trends in 2023. South Korea leads with significant numbers, whereas growth is stagnant or negative in many countries like the United States and Germany. Positive growth is observed in Poland and New Zealand, indicating potential markets for expansion and investment opportunities. South Korea saw a slight increase, while Colombia, Italy, and Greece experienced declines. Ireland, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia remained stable.
Future trends to watch include:
- Emerging markets like New Zealand showing potential with positive growth rates.
- Sustainability and innovation could drive transformative business models post-2024.
- Policy and economic reforms in countries with negative growth might influence self-employment dynamics.
- Digital transformation, including technology in operations, remains a critical factor.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Food and Beverage Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 822 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 590 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 387 | 2023 | 0% | -0.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 197 | 2023 | -1.01% | -2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 174 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 69 | 2023 | -4.17% | -4.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 52 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 32 | 2023 | -3.03% | -1.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 27 | 2023 | -3.57% | -3.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 20 | 2023 | +5.26% | +2.13% | View data |
